Ha Giang: Nature and Culture at Its Best
Lisa Brown - Canada
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Do you want to visit lush green rice fields, mysterious caves, and ancient cities? Let's explore Northern Vietnam with Asia Tour Deals, where the quintessence of nature and culture converge.
Departing from Hanoi - the capital of Vietnam, you will be immersed in the vibrant atmosphere of the old town, admire ancient French architecture, and enjoy unique street food.
Next, the Classic Tour North of Vietnam takes you to Ninh Binh with vast rice fields, majestic caves, and ancient pagodas.
Finally, on the Vietnam Cultural Tours, you will explore Halong Bay - one of the natural wonders of the world with thousands of limestone islands undulating on the blue sea.
Asia Tour Deals is honored to be your companion in this Classic Tour North of Vietnam, creating beautiful memories and discovering the hidden beauty of the S-shaped country.
Starting the Classic Tour North of Vietnam in the city of Hanoi with thousands of years of civilization, you will be picked up at Noi Bai International Airport by a professional tour guide and a modern car.
It takes about 1 hour to drive, you will check in at the hotel you booked. To give you more time to rest after your flight, standard check-in time at hotels is usually 2:00 p.m. However, if you need early check-in, we will try to arrange it depending on room availability.
In the afternoon, you are free to explore vibrant Hanoi in the Classic Tour North of Vietnam. You can walk on the ancient streets, enjoy diverse street food, or enjoy the fresh air in the parks. Hanoi at night is also a memorable experience with a system of restaurants, bars, and diverse entertainment activities.
Dinner at your own expense and overnight at your hotel.
Wishing you a pleasant evening and a complete rest in Hanoi!
Meals: N/A
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Today, you will have a day to fully explore places to visit in Hanoi.
08:00 am: After breakfast at the hotel, you check out and send your luggage. The car and tour guide will pick you up and depart to visit the famous historical and cultural landmarks of Hanoi city.
The first destination in this Hanoi tour is the special national historical relic site of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. You will have the opportunity to visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, the resting place of the beloved leader of the Vietnamese people, along with architectural works with bold historical imprints such as Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh House on Stilt, and One Pillar Pagoda. (Note: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays).
Next in the Classic Tour North of Vietnam, you will visit the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam, the first university in Vietnam. This place has preserved the cultural and educational values of the nation for thousands of years, with ancient architecture and heroic historical stories.
Have lunch at a local restaurant of your choice.
In the afternoon, you will visit Hoa Lo Prison, a testament to the painful but also heroic history of the Vietnamese people. You will learn about the resistance war against French colonialism and American imperialism, as well as the indomitable spirit of Vietnamese revolutionary soldiers.
After that, you will experience a cyclo trip around Hoan Kiem Lake - the heart of Hanoi. During this time, you will admire the ancient beauty of Hoan Kiem Lake, The Huc Bridge, and Ngoc Son Temple, and enjoy the bustling atmosphere of Hanoi's Old Quarter.
The car will take you back to the hotel. For the rest of the day, guests can relax at the hotel or tour the city on their own.
Dinner at your own expense. Spend the night at your modern hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up by a local guide and transferred to the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh - top of places to visit in Vietnam (100 km from Hanoi, about 2 hours drive).
Hoa Lu, a thousand-year-old ancient capital, welcomes visitors with massive historical relic complexes, nestled amid majestic natural scenery in the Classic Tour North of Vietnam.
Visitors will visit unique architectural works of the Dinh and Le dynasties dating from the 10th century, and immerse themselves in the magical beauty of “Halong Bay on land”.
At noon, we will enjoy local specialties at a traditional restaurant.
After that, you will board a sampan and explore Tam Coc's mysterious cave system in Ninh Binh Tour. The small boat glides gently on the Ngo Dong River, taking visitors to a peaceful, poetic world. In particular, during the ripe rice season, the scenery here becomes even more beautiful with stretching golden fields.
On the way back, you will stop at Thai Vi Temple, an ancient temple filled with history built in the 13th century. The temple is not only a sacred place of worship but also attracts tourists and locals with its unique architecture and pure space.
Return to Hanoi at the end of the day and rest at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast , Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
The fourth day of the Classic Tour North of Vietnam will take you to Halong Bay, recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage Site with thousands of limestone islands in all shapes and sizes.
From 8:00 am - 8:30 am, the shuttle bus will be at the hotel to pick you up. After a short travel time, we will arrive at the pier and start exploring places to visit in Halong Bay on a luxury cruise.
At around 12:00 noon, you will be welcomed on board and check in at modern, luxuriously designed cabins, making you feel as comfortable as being in your own home.
Immediately afterward, you will enjoy a delicious fresh seafood lunch with typical dishes of the Halong Sea.
This Halong Bay tour helps visitors admire the majestic beauty of thousands of limestone islands undulating on the water and mysterious caves containing many legendary stories.
In particular, the cruise will anchor on a pristine beach for visitors to relax, swim, and enjoy the feeling of being immersed in nature.
Next in the Classic Tour North of Vietnam, the cruise will take you to visit one of the most famous caves of Halong Bay to see stalactites and stalagmites created by nature over millions of years.
The moment of watching the sunset on Halong Bay is an experience tourists cannot miss in the Vietnam Tours. You can enjoy the romantic beauty of the sunset on the deck, sip a cocktail, and admire the beautiful scenery of the vast sea and sky.
Rest overnight and use the cruise's facilities.
Note: The schedule may change depending on weather conditions and the captain's decision to ensure safety and bring the best experience to you.
Meals: Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight on Cruise in Halong Bay
Wake up early to watch the sunrise over Halong Bay and participate in a gentle Tai Chi class to help relax your body and mind. Next, you will enjoy a light breakfast on board, admiring the beautiful natural scenery of the bay.
After enjoying the activities on the cruise and checking out, you will be served brunch on the way back to the port. Upon arriving in Hanoi, the shuttle bus will take you to Noi Bai Airport to catch your flight home.
At the end of your Vietnam Itinerary 5 days, we hope you have had memorable experiences. If you have any suggestions or would like to adjust your Vietnam Tour Package to better suit your personal preferences, please contact us. We are always willing to listen and support you.
Meals: Breakfast
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“Who would have thought that visiting ancient cities in Vietnam could be so fascinating! Our tour guide was funny, kind and extremely helpful, especially in Hanoi. The car was on time, spacious and comfortable. Many thanks to Asia Tour Deals staff for their help!”
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“From the beginning of our classic tour of Vietnam to the end. They were extremely well organised and communicated. We chose a private tour which gave us more freedom in how much time we spent at each location. Thank you Asia Tour Deals team!”
“Thank you Asia Tour Deals for designing a perfect itinerary for me and having such a wonderful experience. My favourite stop was when we visit Hue. The Imperial Citadel and Thien Mu Pagoda were really impressive. I highly recommend this tour for anyone love ancient value or great stories of history.”
“The tour was fantastic! It was great to explore the countryside and learn some of the history. The tour had a great balance of physical activity along with breaks for food. Each part of the tour is well worth it, wouldn’t change a thing besides wishing there was more!”
“Our family had a great time together and we really appreciate this time. Thanks for giving us this great tour to explore Vietnam and have many beautiful memories together. I will come back to this beautiful country soon. Highly recommend this tour!”
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“Vietnam is such an amazing country; we can't admire enough its nature, culture, and history. Halong Bay, Danang, Ninh Binh and Tam Coc are definite highlights, but equally powerful in different ways were the Cu Chi Tunnels, Hoi An, and Hue’s Imperial City.”
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“Our guide was amazing! Super accommodating, patient, fun, and knowledgeable. He took us to the best spots and taught us a lot. Although it was crazy hot, he showed us the beauty of Hanoi and other cities. Thank you so much for this enriching experience!”
“Kay put together an amazing itinerary for our group of eight people. He was extremely well organized, and was able to accommodate our changes to the number of people going as well as to the itinerary. Kay also made very good suggestions as to what should be experienced in these destinations.”
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